Dear me...

“If I knew that cutting out food groups would put my future bone health at risk I would have paid more attention to what I ate. Calcium and vitamin D are so important – make sure you get plenty in your diet now - before it’s too late”

a message tomy younger self.

You’re here because you want to start the conversation with your family about their bone health. You’ll find lots of great information and ideas on keeping bones healthy along with hints and tips to get your family talking.

Nutrition

A healthy balanced diet is vital for good bone health. Explore and share tried-and-tested family recipe ideas.

Your message...

Nutrition

There’s no better place for a family chat than over a delicious meal

It’s so important to build good bone strength in early adulthood. You can find out why here, along with some inspiration for balanced, healthy and bone friendly recipes that you can serve up for yourself and your family.

Submit a recipe

Submit a recipe

You must have a delicious recipe that you want to share with others. Please use the form below to share your favourite recipe, and we will publish it soon for others to enjoy.

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Exercise

Have a walk with your family and friends – it’s brilliant exercise for all ages and a great opportunity to talk.

We all know walking is great for our bones and better still, it gives us all the opportunity to have a chat, especially if we’re walking with younger relatives. This Summer we want to help you to take healthy exercise with your family.

Your Message

Tell us what you would say if you could pass a message on to your younger self about keeping bones healthy.

It’s so important to build good bone strength in early adulthood. By the time we get into our thirties the opportunity may have passed. Share the message you would give to your younger self with the next generation – and help start conversations about bone health.

Submit A Message

Your inspirational messages will be shared here from May 2017…

Submit A Message

Thank you for helping start the conversation about bone health with the next generation. Use the form below to write and send the message you would give to your younger self, knowing what you know now about bone health. We will be publishing all of the great messages here from May 2017.

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Your Message ?

"After I had an operation for a hysterectomy, I would have taken HRT. At that time there was questions about breast cancer so I opted out of taking it. I think it would have helped my bones. I don't know whether I made the correct decision."

Margaret MacDougall, Stirlingshire

"Don't assume that being slim is healthy. Find out as much as you can about a calcium rich diet and go out of your way to ensure you follow it. Get advice about the importance of exercise for bone health. Start now. I wish I had known."

Helen Simmonds, West Sussex

"Although it is cool to be with the crowd, smoking will damage your health in later life."